7 cruise ships headed to Portland

A statue of George Cleeve, who established a permanent settlement in the 1630s that later became the city of Portland, stands watch near Portland's new Pier II earlier this month. Docked is the Celebrity X Cruise ship.

On Tuesday, the Caribbean Princess arrives for her maiden call to Portland carrying 3,080 passengers. Mayor Nicholas Mavodones along with members of the Discover Portland and Beyond cruise ship consortium will officially welcome the ship to Portland.

The Celebrity Summit will visit Wednesday before sailing on to Bar Harbor with 2,038 passengers.

Thursday, the Norwegian Jewel arrives in Portland. On Saturday, the Explorer of Seas arrives with 3,114 passengers and 1120 crew, carrying the most passengers of the cruise ships berthing in Portland this year.

Also Saturday, Explorer of the Seas will visit Portland and later sail for Bar Harbor.